McLean County Board (District 5; 4-year term)McLean County is divided into 10 districts, with two Board members elected from each district. The County Board establishes tax rates; administers the activities of county departments and offices; adopts an annual budget; reviews zoning, planning and land use; and enacts ordinances. The board elects a chair from its membership who serves as the head of the county government.Sources:McLean County Board codeFinancial Reports | McLean County, IL - Official WebsiteFactsheet on the County Boards, Illinois Association of County Board Members and Commissioners:McLean County Board District MapJunta del Condado de McLean (Distrito 5)El Condado McLean está dividido en 10 distritos, con dos miembros elegidos de cada distrito. La Junta del Condado establece las tasas impositivas; administra las actividades de los departamentos y oficinas del condado; adopta un presupuesto anual; revisa la zonificación, la planificación y el uso de la tierra; y promulga ordenanzas. La Junta elige un presidente entre sus miembros que sirve como jefe del gobierno del condado.Fuentes:Código de la Junta del Condado de McLeanFinancial Reports | McLean County, IL - Official WebsiteHoja informativa sobre las Juntas del Condado, Asociación de Miembros y Comisionados de la Junta del Condado de Illinois:Mapa del Distrito de McLean County Board
Campaign Phone
309-310-3756
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McLean County Board, District 5, Illinois
I am running for re-election in District 5 on the McLean County Board. For the last year and a half I have been a member of the board, and have an understanding of the workings of McLean County and what is important to this community and my constituents. I have lived and worked in McLean County for nearly 30 yrs. I support unions, immigration, green energy, and continue to move McLean County forward.
Affordable Housing, Access to health care and mental health care, Job Growth, Tax Levies.
McLean County, much like the rest of the nation, is in need of affordable housing. At the county level, I voted to support the new Bridge Community for the unhoused, provided small living units and access to resources to help unhoused individuals become housed. I would like to also get all communities within McLean County together to come up with solutions that would benefit everyone. We are loosing precious tax revenue as people will work in this county but live outside of the county because of lack of housing. If we increase housing, we could increase tax levies to better invest in the infrastructure of the county.
Campaign Phone
309-212-2550
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County Board
I graduated from ISU with a degree in accounting and minors in economics & business administration. I worked for 40 years in banking, 33 as a National Bank Examiner. The knowledge and skills I bring include financial analysis, cash flow ability, budgeting, operational efficiency, risk management practices, strategic planning, credit management, and communicating with senior management and Boards. I understand the importance of timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and a strong Audit function.
My wife and I have lived in Normal over 28 years. We have four children, and four grandchildren. I worked on three fundraising groups at Normal West and have worked on Church finances at Our Saviour Lutheran in Normal since 1999.
Tax levies - increasing taxes have a detrimental effect on all aspects of life and the economy. Contributes to lower disposable income, which in turn leaves people with less money for housing and buying goods and services from businesses to fuel job growth.
Affordable housing - inflation hurt the new housing industry from the cost of materials, labor costs and higher interest rates. Rents have soared due to similar reasons - increased property taxes, maintenance and utility cost increases, and interest rates.
Job Growth - create an economic climate that encourages existing businesses to expand, entrepreneurs to start new businesses, and for other businesses to relocate. This does not occur if the level of disposal income is shrinking.
The primary mission is protecting taxpayers by making sure the County is operating financially efficient, has strong risk management, timely financial reporting, and an appropriate audit function. We have to do better as a county in controlling taxes and fees, which continue to increase. Taxes diminish disposable income, which directly affects affordability, housing, daily living, and job growth. Fees are similar and act as a deterrent to new and small businesses. Taxes are a primary reason people and businesses have been leaving Illinois and continue to do so. That needs to stop. People have found other states are more tax and business friendly resulting is higher disposable income, abundant job growth, and growing economies.
